[ He shrugs, albeit a little more stiffly. Alir isn't the ideal demon to lean on, and he knows it. They could potentially get Vanessa to take on Caius' appearance in a pinch, but he only trusts her a fraction more. ]

He's convincing enough when they're in session. [ They've been none the wiser to what he eats, thanks to them. ] We're never going to have an ideal situation. The undead are persistent, but there's a time limit to what we can accomplish.

[ As they approach he slows his pace and gives her another look over. He's used to people expecting to have all the answers. If that's what she's expecting him to offer, she'll be disappointed. ]

I'll be sure to fill you in afterwards.